LDN 1726 (Dark nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 18 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , LDN 1726 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 9° from it.

Name LDN 1726
Object type Dark nebula
Comprised of Barnard 245
Barnard 247
Position
Right ascension:17h12m [1]
Declination:−29°13' [1]
Constellation:Ophiuchus
Angular dimensions:18.3 arcmin

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